Amid criticism after the Jowie sentence skit, Mammito addresses

Comedian Mammito, also known as Eunice Wanjiru Njoki, has broken her silence following the uproar over her controversial comedy skit addressing Joseph Irungu’s recent death sentence.

Her social media post, which touched on Jowie and his conviction, ignited intense debates and criticism across Kenya, with many calling for its removal.

However, Mammito responded today, expressing a surprising sentiment. She claimed that her skit had achieved an unexpected outcome – uniting the people of Kenya.

In her statement, Mammito said:

“I have witnessed a very rare occurrence, something that has not happened since 2002: people from every background uniting together for a reason, to criticize me. It gives me hope for the future that one day we shall unite and fight against corruption and other issues ailing our country. I am in hot water now, my soul quivers. I am but a small, thin woman with no buttocks and am not as attractive. How dare I joke about a person accused of such a serious crime? But your unity, how it fills my soul!”

While some found her skit amusing, others expressed outrage and disappointment, labeling it as insensitive to the severity of the matter.

The backlash on social media was swift, with comments condemning Mammito’s comedic approach to such a grave subject.

Comments ranged from labeling her actions as “high-class insensitivity” and “heartless” to questioning her empathy towards Jowie’s family in such a trying time.

Amidst the criticism, some offered a different perspective. Others hinted at the possibility of Mammito being supportive of the verdict due to personal connections.

The controversy surrounding Mammito’s skit comes after Jowie’s sentencing to death by Justice Grace Nzioka of the High Court of Kenya for the murder of businesswoman Monicah Kimani in 2018.